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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following men would be most susceptible to the Bends in Dr. Smith's study?
(a) Men who smoke.
(b) Underweight men.
(c) Men from minority backgrounds.
(d) Overweight men.

2. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of the bends in workers?
(a) Headaches.
(b) Joint pains.
(c) Shriveled fingers.
(d) Nausea.

3. How many miles of wire are held inside each drum?
(a) Ten miles.
(b) Five miles.
(c) Eight miles.
(d) Three miles.

4. Why does Henry Beers attempt to shut down production on the Brooklyn Bridge?
(a) He says it is too dangerous.
(b) He says it is a waste of money.
(c) He says the public is no longer interested in it.
(d) He says it is an eyesore.

5. What instrument does Washington play?
(a) The banjo.
(b) The piano.
(c) The harp.
(d) The flute.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Washington Roebling named after?

2. Which of the following is another name for "The Bends?"

3. Which of the following is NOT a process each wire coil must go through to be strung from the bridge?

4. Which newspaper coins the term "The Gigantic Spinning Machine?"

5. What do the Bridge committee think Washington is missing from his father's spirit?

(see the answer key)

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